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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,611.25, 10,503.49 and 4,254.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,611.25, 10,503.49 and 4,254.06 is: 5,870.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,611.25 : 10,503.49 = 4,254.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,611.25/10,503.49 = 4,254.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,611.25x = 10,503.49 × 4,254.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,611.25x = 44,682,421.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,682,421.60/7,611.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,870.57

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